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Justin Chadwick

Late heartbreak for Aussie men at water polo World Cup

Australia men's water polo team have been beaten in the World Cup semis, like the women, in Sydney. (Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS)

The Australian men's water polo team have suffered semi-final heartbreak at the World Cup in Sydney, with a late blocked shot ensuring Hungary walked away with a thrilling 13-12 win.

World No.9 Australia stunned defending world champions Spain in Thursday's quarter-final, and another boilover loomed on Saturday night against world No.2 Hungary.

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